Cadillac 2016 Escalade, Escalade 2017 Owner's Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 115

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 177

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 186

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 346

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 363

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 373

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

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Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Emblem, and ESCALADE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that

was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

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Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23133525 A First Printing

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Warning

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : Shown when the owner

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.

0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start

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> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heated and Cooled Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Passenger Sensing System . . . 14

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15

Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Front Automatic Braking (FAB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 22

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 22

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Universal Remote System . . . . . 23

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Instrument Panel

English Version Shown, Metric Similar

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1. Air Vents 0 184.

2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 142 (If Equipped).

3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals 0 172.

Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 117.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

0 119.

4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 172.

5. Instrument Cluster 0 125.

6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 211.

Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 216.

Range Selection Mode Buttons (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 213.

7. Power Assist Steps 0 43 (If Equipped).

Pedal Adjust Switch (If Equipped). See Adjustable

Throttle and Brake Pedal

0 203.

Magnetic Ride Control Button. See Magnetic Ride Control 0 226.

8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 171.

9. Infotainment 0 177.

10. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box 0 110.

Parking Assist Button. See

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 248

(If Equipped).

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 224.

11. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

Instrument Panel Storage

0 110.

12. CD Player. See the infotainment manual.

13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0 203.

14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 116.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 140.

15. Horn 0 117.

16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 116.

17. Hood Release. See Hood 0 266.

18. Cruise Control 0 227 (If Equipped).

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 229

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 242 (If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 116

(If Equipped).

Phone Button. See the infotainment manual.

19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 217.

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20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 131.

21. Electric Parking Brake 0 221 (If Equipped).

22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 168.

23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 173.

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

b : Press twice to open or close

the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

c : Press twice to open the

liftglass.

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7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sound three times.

Press

7 and hold for more than

three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

Press

7 again to cancel the panic

alarm.

See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately, press and hold

for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. Start the vehicle normally after entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold

/ until the

parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press

Q or K on a power door

lock switch.

Push down the manual lock knob on the driver door to lock all doors. Push down the lock knob on a passenger door to lock that door only.

Pull the door handle once to unlock that door. Pull the handle again to unlatch it.

To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle press

Q or K on

the RKE transmitter or use the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door

Locks 0 36. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Power Door Locks

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks 0 36.

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Keyless Access

The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. Pressing the button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the handle button is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger doors and liftgate will unlock. See “Keyless Access Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Liftgate

To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press

on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

To open the liftglass, press the button (2) above the license plate. Close the liftglass before opening the liftgate to avoid damaging it.

Power Liftgate Operation

If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

Choose the power liftgate mode selecting MAX or 3/4. Press

8 on

the overhead console or on the RKE transmitter press

b twice quickly.

Press any liftgate button while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing again reverses the direction.

To close, press

l on the bottom

of the liftgate next to the latch.

To disable the power liftgate function, select OFF on the liftgate switch. See Liftgate 0 39.

Windows

The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207.

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If equipped, the front and rear windows have an express-down feature. The front windows have an express-up feature. See Windows 0 49 and Power Windows 0 50.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time.

Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.

Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 58.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.

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Uplevel Seat Adjustment

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features.

Lumbar and Bolster Support

To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control to view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select lumbar support.

3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the desired amount of support.

4. Press up or down to adjust the height of the support.

To adjust bolster support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control to view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select bolster support.

3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the amount of bolster support.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.

Massage

Driver Seat Shown, Passenger

Seat Similar

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use the massage feature.

Massage may also be activated and adjusted as follows:

1. Turn the selection control (1) to view massage options on the center stack display.

2. Select massage feature.

3. Press up or down to select massage type.

See Massage 0 60.

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Memory Features

The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column, adjustable pedals, and massage settings (if equipped).

Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the vehicle personalization menus.

See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Second Row Seats

The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats. The seatbacks also recline.

See Second Row Seats 0 63.

Third Row Seats

Third row seatbacks can be folded. See Third Row Seats 0 67.

Heated and Cooled Front Seats

The buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

I or + to heat the driver or

passenger seatback only.

Press

J or z to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and seatback.

Press

C or { to cool the driver or

passenger seat.

See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 61.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

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See Head Restraints 0 55 and Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:

Safety Belts 0 69.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 70.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 97.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger

Sensing System 0 84

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 130.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror.

See Power Mirrors 0 47.

Power Folding Mirrors

The vehicle has power folding mirrors. To adjust:

1. Press

{ to fold the mirrors

inward.

2. Press

{ again to return the

mirrors to the driving position.

Heated Mirrors

If equipped, press

1 to heat the

outside mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped:

Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed.

The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, to the left of the touch screen.

Press the top of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals away.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 203.

The vehicle may have a memory function, which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled. See Memory Seats 0 59.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped.

To change the dome lamp settings, press the following:

OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.

DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened.

ON : Turns all dome lamps on.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).

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Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off.

For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 173.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

P : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position.

AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 168

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 170

Automatic Headlamp System 0 171

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with

FRONT on it.

1 : Fast wipes. w : Slow wipes.

3 INT : Use this setting for

intermittent wipes or Rainsense™. For intermittent wipes, turn the

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FRONT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

To turn on Rainsense, press

AUTO on the lever, then turn the

z FRONT band on the wiper

lever to adjust the sensitivity.

Turn the band up to a higher INT setting for more sensitivity to moisture.

Turn the band down to the lower INT setting for less sensitivity to moisture.

Move the band out of the

3 INT

position to deactivate Rainsense.

OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,

then release. For several wipes, hold the band on

8 longer.

Lm : Push the paddle at the top of

the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 117.

Climate Controls

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control

3. OFF (Fan)

4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats (If Equipped)

5. Recirculation

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Defrost

8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display

2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

3. Fan Control

4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)

6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)

7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)

8. Air Delivery Mode Control

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178 and Rear Climate Control System 0 182 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the shift lever.

1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 213.

While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 216.

Four-Wheel Drive

If equipped, four-wheel drive engages the front axle for extra traction.

Automatic Transfer Case

Two Speed Automatic

Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering wheel. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.

m : This setting is used for driving

in most street and highway situations.

AUTO : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable.

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4 m : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High

position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.

n : This setting engages the front

axle and delivers extra torque. Choose 4

n if you are driving

off-road in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

N (Neutral) : Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle

Towing 0 333 or Towing the Vehicle 0 333.

See Four-Wheel Drive 0 217.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

Cruise Control

J : Press to turn the system on

and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

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SET− : Press the control down

briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 227 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 229 (if equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

y or z : Move SEL up or down to

go to the previous or next selection.

S or T : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press

S to go back to the

previous menu.

SEL : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 140.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator,

V, when a vehicle

is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 242.

Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the

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vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.

See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 244.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 248 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 248.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

0 245 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 246.

Surround Vision

If equipped, views around the vehicle display on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Surround Vision” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Front Vision Camera

If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Front Vision Camera” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross

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your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to assist with parking and avoiding objects during low speed parking maneuvers. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). FRPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

The vehicle may also have a higher speed Backing Warning System and the Rear Automatic Braking system.

See Driver Assistance Systems 0 236.

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the RAB system, which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object behind your vehicle in your path, it may automatically brake hard to a stop.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Power Outlets

Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.

The vehicle has five accessory power outlets:

One near the cupholders on the center console.

One inside the center console.

One on the rear of the center console.

One in the third row seat on the driver side.

One in the rear cargo area on the passenger side.

Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets 0 121.

Universal Remote System

If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console.

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This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

See Universal Remote System 0 164.

Sunroof

1. Open or Close

2. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207.

Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of switch (1). Press the switch again to stop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

See Sunroof 0 52.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move.

To turn off traction control, press and release

g on the center

stack. The traction off light

displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages 0 153.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and

hold

g until i and g illuminate

in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 153.

Press and release

g again to

turn on both systems.

StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 224.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate

the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 308.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

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Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 140. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 149.

2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 271.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Service

U.S.: 1-800-224-1400

Canada: 1-800-882-1112

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program.

See Roadside Service 0 366.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 35

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 38

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 44

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 46

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Keys and Locks

Keys

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Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

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The key is used for the driver door.

The transmitter has a button on the side used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button.

See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 376.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 373.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section.

The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

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Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start) :

If equipped, press and release

then immediately press and hold

until the turn signals flash or for at least four seconds. The engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.

Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.

If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps

when

Q is pressed again within

three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

If the driver door is open when

Q is

pressed, all door will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled in Vehicle Personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157. If the

passenger door is open when

Q is

pressed, all doors lock.

If the passenger door is open when

Q is pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing

Q arms the alarm system.

See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44.

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding

Q for

one second will fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock

only the driver door. If

K is pressed

again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Pressing

K on the RKE transmitter

disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44.

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding

K for

one second will unfold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

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Press and hold K until the windows fully open. Windows will not operate unless remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle

Personalization 0 157

c(Liftglass) : Press twice to open

the liftglass.

b(Liftgate) : Press twice to open

or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm) : Press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

Press and hold

7 for more than

three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/

RUN or

7 is pressed again. The

ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for the doors and liftgate to be accessed without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on the outside door handles.

Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors and the liftgate will unlock.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.

Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

Passive Locking

Keyless Access will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior, or none remain in the interior.

If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE

transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.

To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Temporarily Disable of Passive Locking Feature

Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding

K on the

interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled

until

Q on the interior door is

pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

Keyless Liftgate Opening

Press the touch pad on the rear of the liftgate above the license plate to open the liftgate when all doors are unlocked or when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).

Keyless Liftglass Opening

Press the exterior liftglass button to open the liftglass when all doors are unlocked or when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).

Key Access

To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 36.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter.

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To program, the vehicle must be off and all transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Remove the key from the recognized transmitter.

2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder or on the passenger seat.

3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks 0 36. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.

4. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.

5. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert, in front of the center console storage area.

6. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert

and press

K or Q on the

transmitter.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–7.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

8. Put the key back into the transmitter.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you.

1. Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter.

2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks 0 36. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door

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handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

4. Repeat Step 3 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps.

The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

5. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert, In front of the center console storage area. The storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket/ insert.

6. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert

and press

K or Q on the

transmitter.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

8. Return the key back into the transmitter.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages 0 149.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.

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2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button.

Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

Battery Replacement

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out.

2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter. Do not use the key slot.

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3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Align the front and back housing then snap the transmitter together.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely depending on the outside temperature.

The rear defog and heated and cooled seats, if equipped, may also come on. See Heated and Cooled

Front Seats 0 61 and Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel.

The vehicle cannot be remote started if:

The transmitter is in the vehicle.

The hood is not closed.

There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if:

The coolant temperature gets too high.

The oil pressure gets low.

The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28 or Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

1. Press and release

2. Immediately press and hold

until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for one 10-minute time extension.

Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ START to operate the vehicle.

Extending Engine Run Time

The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes, if during the first

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10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting.

A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold

/ until the

parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then off.

Door Locks

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Warning

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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Warning (Continue d)

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

(Continued)

Warning (Continue d)

Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press

Q on a power door lock

switch.

Push down the manual lock knob on the driver door to lock all doors. Push down the manual lock knob on a passenger door to lock only that door.

To unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press

K on a power door lock

switch.

Pull the door handle once to unlock it. Pull the door handle again to unlatch it.

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From outside the vehicle use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap.

Key Cylinder Access

To access the key cylinder:

1. Pull the handle open fully.

2. Slide the cap inward and remove to expose the key cylinder.

3. Replace cap by sliding it back on.

Keyless Access

A locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle or the liftgate touch pad. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Free Turning Locks

The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure.

Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the

doors.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.

When

Q is pressed on the power

door lock switch while a door or the liftgate is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active.

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The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again.

Press

Q on the door lock switch

again or press

Q on the RKE

transmitter to lock doors immediately.

This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Automatic Door Locks

The vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Lockout Protection

If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock.

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times.

Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open

by pressing and holding

Q on the

power door lock switch.

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout

If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated.

Press

{ again to deactivate the

safety locks.

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Liftgate

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Warning

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

Close all of the windows.

Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.

Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air

(Continued)

Warning (Continue d)

and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust 0 210.

Caution

To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate

To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press

on the RKE transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up.

Press the button (2) above the license plate to open the liftglass,

or press

c twice quickly on the

RKE transmitter. Do not leave the liftglass open when raising the liftgate.

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There will be a delay in the release of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are in motion.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

If equipped with Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate to automatically unlock it. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.

Power Liftgate Operation

{

Warning

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

If equipped, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

The modes are:

MAX: Opens to maximum height.

3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead objects such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be opened all the way manuallly.

OFF: Opens manually only.

To open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then:

Press

b twice quickly on the

RKE transmitter until the liftgate moves.

Press

8 on the overhead

console. The driver door must be unlocked.

Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.

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Press

l on the bottom edge of

the liftgate next to the latch to close.

Press any liftgate button, the touch pad, or

b on the RKE transmitter

while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing again restarts the operation in the reverse direction. The touch pad on the liftgate handle cannot be used to close the liftgate.

Do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short period of

time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. Select OFF on the liftgate switch.

If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate will continue to completion. If the vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has completed moving, the liftgate may stop or reverse direction. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving.

If the power liftgate support strut has lost pressure, the turn signals will flash and a chime will sound while the liftgate automatically closes. See your dealer for service before using the power liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle,

the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume.

If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close.

Pinch sensors are on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against a sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

Setting the 3/4 Mode

To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening:

1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.

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3. Press and hold l next to the

latch on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds. This indicates the setting has been recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.

Manual Operation

Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of this section.

Caution

Do not use too much force when closing the liftgate to avoid damage.

Hands-Free Operation

If equipped with Hands-Free Vehicle Access, the liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper.

The liftgate will not operate if the RKE transmitter is not within 1 m (3 ft).

The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate while in motion use one of the liftgate switches.

Length of Kick Zone

To operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the center of the rear bumper, then pull it back.

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Caution

Splashing water may cause the liftgate to open. Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening.

Do not sweep your foot side to side.

Do not keep your foot under the bumper; the liftgate will not activate.

Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving.

This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions. If the liftgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle. The feature will be re-enabled.

When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a chime will sound. Step away from the gate before it starts moving.

Power Assist Steps

If equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is closed. The power assist steps will retract immediately if the vehicle starts moving.

Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse direction if they encounter an obstruction when opening or closing. Remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion of the assist steps. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended while driving.

There are two other modes of operation:

Deploy Mode: To extend both power assist steps for cleaning, press

while the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Press

j again to

retract them. The DIC will display a message.

Lock Mode: Press and hold

j for

four seconds to lock and disable the power assist steps. Press and

hold

j for four seconds again to

enable them. The DIC will display a message.

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Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system.

Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

On Solid : Vehicle is secured

during the delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate or the hood is open.

Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:

Use the RKE transmitter.

Use the Keyless Access system.

With a door open, press

on the interior of the door.

3. After 30 seconds, the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to

slowly flash. Pressing

Q on the

RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.

If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked

by pressing

K on the RKE

transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.

The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.

Disarming the Alarm System

To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:

Press

K on the RKE transmitter.

Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.

Start the vehicle.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited.

Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter, or use the Keyless Access system.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages 0 154.

Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor

In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power sounder, inclination sensor and intrusion sensor.

The power sounder provides an audible alarm which is distinct from the vehicle’s horn. It has its own power source, and can sound an alarm if the vehicle’s battery is compromised.

The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation.

The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle interior, and can activate the alarm if it senses unauthorized entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated.

Before arming the theft-deterrent system and activating the intrusion sensor:

Make sure all doors and windows are completely closed.

Secure any loose items such as sunshades.

Make sure there are no obstructions blocking the sensors in the front overhead console.

Close DVD screens before leaving the vehicle.

Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable Switch

It is recommended that the intrusion and inclination sensors be deactivated if pets are left in the vehicle or the vehicle is being transported.

With the vehicle turned off, press

o in the front overhead console.

The indicator light will come on momentarily, indicating that these sensors have been disabled for the next alarm system arming cycle.

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Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 373.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off.

The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pressed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start the vehicle.

If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again.

If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket/insert, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the

theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle.

Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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Warning

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. The indicator light comes on.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. The indicator light goes off.

Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror

If equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 49.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator on the mirrors that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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Folding Mirrors

Power Folding

1. Press { to fold the mirrors

inward.

2. Press

{ again to return the

mirrors to the driving position.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.

They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.

The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.

The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

1 (Rear Window Defogger) :

Press to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking.

The mirror(s) return to the original position when:

The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.

The ignition is turned off.

The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a set speed.

To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

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Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle.

If equipped with OnStar, there are three buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar Overview 0 376.

To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean the mirror with the ignition off. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Child-View Mirror

If equipped, push up on the sunglasses bin and release. Push the bin back in halfway to secure the mirror in position.

Push the mirror back up when not in use.

Windows

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Warning

Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a

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pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{

Warning

Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 27.

The driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

0 207.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

Express-Down Windows

Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch.

Express-Up Window

If equipped, the window express-up feature allows the window to be raised without holding the switch. Pull the window switch up fully and release it to activate the express-up feature. The express-up feature can be canceled at any time by briefly pulling the switch.

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the driver power window will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work.

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To reprogram the power windows:

1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START.

3. From any open position, pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.

4. Hold the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is fully closed.

The window is now reprogrammed.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature

If any object is in the path of the window when express-up is active, the window stops at the obstacle and auto-reverses to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window returns to normal operation once the obstacle or condition is removed.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

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Warning

If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

The anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position. The window rises for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is reactivated.

In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Window Lockout

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.

Press

Z to activate the rear

window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on.

Press

Z again to deactivate the

rear window locks.

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Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.

Roof

Sunroof

1. Open or Close

2. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207.

Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 56

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Heated and Cooled Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 77

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 79

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Passenger Sensing System . . . 84 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 88

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 89

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Infants and Young Children . . . . 92

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 94

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 96

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 97

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 104

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 107

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Head Restraints

Front Seats

The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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Warning

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

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Second Row Seats

The vehicle's second row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

The second row seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

Third Row Seats

The third row seat head restraint can be lowered to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied.

To lower the head restraint, press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down.

Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked.

If you are installing a child restraint in the third row seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 97.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

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Warning

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Base Shown, Uplevel Similar

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To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.

To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58.

Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 236.

Uplevel Seat Adjustment

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features.

Lumbar and Bolster Support

To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control to view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select lumbar support.

3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the desired amount of support.

4. Press up or down to adjust the height of the support.

To adjust bolster support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control to view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select bolster support.

3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the amount of bolster support.

Upper Shoulder Support

To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control to view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select upper shoulder support.

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3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the amount of upper shoulder support.

Lumbar Adjustment

Base

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time.

Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.

Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.

Reclining Seatbacks

Base Shown, Uplevel Similar

To recline the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

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Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.

The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

Memory Seats

Storing Memory Positions

To store positions to the 1 and 2 buttons:

1. The ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.

2. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and massage settings (if equipped) to the desired positions.

3. Press and release SET. A beep will sound.

4. Immediately press and hold 1 until two beeps sound.

5. Repeat steps 1–4 for a second driver using 2.

To store exit positions and easy exit features to the

B (Exit) button,

repeat steps 1–4 using

B to store

your positions for getting out of the vehicle.

Manually Recalling Memory Positions

Press and hold 1, 2, or

B (Exit) to

manually recall the previously stored memory positions and massage settings (if equipped).

Releasing 1, 2, or

B before the

stored positions are reached stops the recall.

If the massage feature is off when the memory recall is performed, the previously stored type and intensity will be recalled, but it will remain off until activated with the massage control.

Automatically Recalling Memory Positions (Auto Memory Recall)

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position and massage settings (if equipped) when the ignition is changed from ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

See “Auto Memory Recall” under "Comfort and Convenience" in Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls; press the power tilt and telescoping steering column control; or press the adjustable pedal control.

Easy Exit Recall

If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the easy exit feature automatically recalls the previously stored EXIT positions when leaving the vehicle. See “Storing Memory Positions” previously in this section. See also Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs:

The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time.

The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open.

If the vehicle driver has changed, in some vehicles the Driver ID may be displayed for the first few ignition cycles.

RKE transmitters are not labeled with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to 1 or 2 but this position is not automatically recalling, then change the stored position or switch RKE transmitters with the other driver.

Obstructions

If something has blocked the driver seat, power tilt and telescoping steering column, and/or adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction. Then do one of the following:

If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds. Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button.

If recalling the exit position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Then try recalling the exit position again.

If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

Massage

Driver Seat Shown, Passenger

Seat Similar

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use the massage feature.

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Massage may be activated and adjusted as follows:

1. Press and release or hold the selection control (1) to scroll to the massage options on the center stack display.

2. Select massage feature.

3. Press up or down to select the massage type.

4. Press forward or rearward to change the intensity.

5. To activate massage at last massage type and intensity settings or to turn massage off, press the massage On/Off control (2).

Heated and Cooled Front Seats

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with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

The buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

I or + to heat the driver or

passenger seatback only.

Press

J or z to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and seatback.

Press

C or { to cool the driver or

passenger seat.

When this feature is off, the heated and cooled seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a cooled seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high for an extended time, their level may automatically be lowered.

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The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Remote Start Auto Heated and Cooled Seats

During a remote start, the heated or cooled seats may turn on automatically if enabled in vehicle personalization. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside, the cooled seats turn on. The heated or cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or cooled seat button to use the heated or cooled seats after the vehicle is started.

The heated or cooled seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start.

The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal.

The heated or cooled seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote

Vehicle Start 0 35 and Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Auto Heated Seats

When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature.

The active high, medium, low or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the manual heated buttons on the center stack to turn the auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature will not activate the seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. See "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats

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The buttons are on the rear of the center console.

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With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, press

M or L to heat the left or right

outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the rear climate control display appears when this feature is on.

If the heated seats are on high for an extended time, their level may automatically be lowered.

Second Row Seats

The second row seats can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position:

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1. Lift the lever fully while applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. If the lever is lifted without applying pressure, the seat will release to a folded position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

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Manual Fold and Tumble Feature

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Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is not locked. It can move when the vehicle is in motion. People in the vehicle could be injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

Caution

Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat

To fold and tumble the seat:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

2. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback.

The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor.

If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.

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3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat

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position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

2. Pull the strap on the bottom rear of the second row seat to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.

3. Pull the strap again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature

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injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

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Caution

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belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat

To fold and tumble the seat:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

Driver Side Rear Panel Button

Shown

2. Press the automatic seat release button on the panel behind the rear doors. The seatback automatically folds flat.

3. Press the button again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

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Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Cargo Area

1. Second Row Power Seat Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat Buttons

To fold and tumble the seat from the cargo area:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

2. Press the button (1) on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback.

The left button folds the left seatback, and the right button folds the right seatback.

3. Press the button again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

The buttons (2) can be used to fold the third row seatbacks from the cargo area. See Third Row Seats 0 67.

Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position

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To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position:

1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor.

2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted.

Third Row Seats

Folding the Seatback

Caution

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The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work.

The third row seatbacks can be folded to increase cargo space.

1. Second Row Power Seat Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat Buttons

To fold the seatback:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.

2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

3. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints 0 55. Put the second row seatback in the upright position. See Second Row Seats 0 63.

4. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.

5. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback.

The left switch folds the left seatback, and the right switch folds the right seatback.

6. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.

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The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area. See Second Row Seats 0 63.

Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position

1. Second Row Power Seat Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat Buttons

To return the seatback to the upright position:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.

2. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to raise the seatback.

The left switch raises the left seatback, and the right switch raises the right seatback.

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A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

3. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.

4. Pull on the safety belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.

5. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.

Safety Belts

This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow

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passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 129.

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!

When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you

can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.

Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older

Children 0 90 or Infants and Young Children 0 92. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

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It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you.

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong

pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

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You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly.

Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back.

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.

If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt, and the safety belt is not attached, see Third Row Seats 0 67 for instructions on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.

The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 84.

For front seating positions, if the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock.

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender 0 76.

Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”

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in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

For third row seats, it may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.

For third row seats, slide the latch plate up the safety webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt.

Always stow the safety belt slowly. If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then

release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your dealer.

Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger positions.

Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 70.

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Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position.

Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.

Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System

The vehicle may have the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System.

The system activates during emergency braking and/or sudden driving maneuvers and releases when driving conditions return to normal.

The system will not activate if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control system is not functioning properly. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 224. If there is a problem with the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System, a message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Safety Belt Messages 0 154. Other safety belt functions are not affected by the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner

activation are met. Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 77.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

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Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

Second Row Outboard Seating Positions

The vehicle has comfort guides for the second row outboard seating positions. The comfort guides are stored on a clip on the interior trim next to the outboard seatback.

To install:

1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior trim next to the outboard seatback.

2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front.

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4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto its storage clip.

Third Row Seating Positions

Comfort guides are available through your dealer for third row seating positions. Instructions are included with the guides.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety

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belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 129.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care 0 77.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130.

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Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.

A front center airbag for the driver and front outboard passenger.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver and for the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the driver.

A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the front outboard passenger.

All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger.

For the front center airbag, the word AIRBAG is on the inboard side of the driver seatback.

For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door.

For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.

Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 81.

Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The safety belts and the front outboard passenger airbags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor.

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Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 90 or Infants and Young Children 0 92.

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130.

Where Are the Airbags?

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.

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The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel.

The front center airbag is in the inboard side of the driver seatback.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second and third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.

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inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

Do not use seat or console accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag or the front center airbag.

Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie-down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System 0 78. Airbags are designed to inflate if the

impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact. Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest.

Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and

whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.

Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or many side impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity.

The vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat. The seat position sensor provides information that is used to adjust the deployment of the driver frontal airbag.

The front center airbag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact, when either side of the vehicle is struck. In addition, the front center airbag is designed to inflate when the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side. The front center airbag is not

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designed to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, or rear impacts.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck.

Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or the repair costs.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.

For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 79.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body.

Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are also designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 81 for more information.

Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.

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What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. The front center airbag and roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 79.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. The feature may also activate, without airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold. You can lock the doors,

and turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle.

Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag.

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Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data

Recording and Privacy 0 374 and Event Data Recorders 0 374.

Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service.

Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada and Mexico

The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or

OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 130.

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size.

Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position.

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Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is off.

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Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if:

The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied.

The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint.

A front outboard passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time.

There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 130.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat.

When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is active.

For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should

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wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if the system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) 0 105 or Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) 0 107.

Make sure the safety belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restraint, even if the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock-off. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then

slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints 0 55.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child’s size. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended.

5. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult-sized occupants. If this happens, unbuckle the belt, let the belt go back all the way, and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way.

6. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit.

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If the front outboard passenger airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash, resulting in an increased risk of serious injury or even death. An adult-sized occupant should not ride in the front outboard passenger seat, if the passenger airbag off indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.

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A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to

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for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.

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seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see

Service Publications Ordering Information 0 372.

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are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly.

The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any airbag module, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, airbag wiring, or front center console.

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Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring.

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system that includes sensors as part of the front outboard passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or with GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System 0 84.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 315 for additional important information.

If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Assistance Offices 0 365.

Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130.

Caution

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open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag coverings, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 79. See your dealer for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts.

The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below:

Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71. If a comfort guide is not available, or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

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Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position.

In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly.

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Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.

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Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.

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That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

Infants and Young Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety

restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it.

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.

Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

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Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the

restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.

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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.

The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

Forward-Facing Child Seat

A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.

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Booster Seats

A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 97. Children can

be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are

important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.

In some areas of the United States and Canada, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.

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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.

Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position.

The vehicle is equipped with a front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat. Even with a front

center airbag, a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating position.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys.

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deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System 0 84 for additional information.

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.

Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others.

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Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.

Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH attachments on the child

restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward-facing child seat.

Booster seats use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat. If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on the child.

Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.

The LATCH anchorage system can be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is

29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than

29.5 kg (65 lbs).

The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. In this case, the safety belt must be used (with top tether where available) to secure the child restraint. See

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Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2).

Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.

Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Second Row — 60/40

H (Lower Anchor) : Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

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I (Top Tether Anchor) : Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

Second Row — Bucket

H (Lower Anchor) : Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

I (Top Tether Anchor) : Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

Third Row Seat

I (Top Tether Anchor) : Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats, the top tether anchor symbol is on the flipper panel.

Second Row Seat — Bucket

For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat

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